Kenneth Kersteter Obituary


KENNETH "KEN" H. KERSTETER
December 16, 1924 ~ December 19, 2013

Kenneth "Ken" H. Kersteter, of Vancouver, WA, passed away peacefully on Dec. 19, 2013, just 3 days after his 89th birthday. He was born in Vancouver and graduated from Vancouver High School.
Soon after graduation, Ken joined the Navy and proudly served in World War II.
After the war, he returned to Vancouver where he married Myrna Lewis. They were married for 24 years before divorcing.
Ken was a carpenter and commercial fisherman.
Survivors include his three children, Susan Drake, John Kersteter and Sally Petersen; six grandkids; eight great-grandkids; one brother; and one sister.
At his request, there will be no services. Ken will be laid to rest at Willamette National Cemetery.
Please sign his guestbook at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Dec. 22, 2013.
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just wanted to say thank you to all of you that signed the gust book. It's been a hard month for don and I cause we lost our little grandson just 9 days befor dad.But things aregetting better.

sally & family

January 19, 2014

Dear Susan, John, and Sally,
Losing someone so near to us is never easy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Connie Lewis Ivie

December 27, 2013

Sally,it has been awhile! I'm sure sorry about your Dad. Have thought of your family over the years.We were good pals in grade school and neigbors! Sincerly,Gwen (Tikka)

Gwen Townley

December 25, 2013

Sorry to hear of Kenney's passing and Sally and Don's grandchild. More than a few fun memories and photos of Ken. Lost our mom at Christmas too. God be with you all. I am in Hong Kong but I feel your losses no less. Big hugs.

Gordon Lewis

December 24, 2013

Our friend John & family , our thoughts & Prayers are with you.

Jay & Debbie Arends

December 24, 2013

Dear Susan, John and Sally, I am sending my deepest condolences for the passing of your dad. I have a lot of childhood memories of our numerous family gatherings with you 3 and your parents. May he rest in eternal peace.

Vickie Johnson

December 23, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Casey Stenberg

December 23, 2013

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